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Hilo #5

Jan 2019 · Random House · 13.99 USD; 18.99 CAD
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This fifth volume in the Hilo graphic novel series continues the adventures of the robot boy from another world as he and his friends face new threats. The story picks up after the events of the previous book, with Hilo dealing with the consequences of his actions while a mysterious force begins causing chaos. Written and illustrated by Judd Winick, this installment balances humor, action, and emotional growth as the characters navigate friendship and responsibility.

In "Chapter 1 Going to be Hard," Judd Winick delivers a tense, character-driven installment of Hilo, where government agents close in on D.J.'s home with orders to arrest Hilo. As the stakes rise, Dr. Bloodmoon reveals the tragic history behind Razorwark—once a tool for peace, twisted into a weapon of war by the Jannus government, leading to a rebellion that reshaped the fate of all robots. With art, inks, and colors by Judd Winick and a cover by Winick, this 2019 issue blends emotional depth with escalating urgency.

Contains 11 stories
Chapter 1 Going to be Hard
4 pp · Science Fiction
HiloD. J.
Chapter 2 Here
11 pp · Science Fiction
HiloD. J.IzzyGinaDr. Horizon

In "Chapter 2 Here" from Hilo #5, Izzy manages to bring Dr. Horizon back to Earth, only to see him collapse under the strain of the journey. She quickly secures him in a cryo-chamber to stabilize him, then turns her attention to Hilo, handing him his fully repaired supersuit.

Chapter 3
20 pp · Science Fiction
HiloD. J. GinaIzzyteacherstudentsgovernment agents

In "Chapter 3" from Hilo #5, with Dr. Horizon still unconscious, Hilo ventures back through the portal to uncover the answers he needs—knowing full well the risks. D.J. insists on following, slipping into Hilo’s supersuit to join the mission, braving the unknown together.

Chapter 4 Bada Boom Ba!
17 pp · Science Fiction
HiloD. J.GinaIzzyteacherrobot dogs

In "Chapter 4 Bada Boom Ba!" from Hilo #5, Izzy tries to keep things normal on Earth by building quirky robot stand-ins for Hilo and D.J., but her lack of understanding of human behavior makes the situation even more awkward. Meanwhile, Hilo and D.J. arrive on Hilo’s home world, only to discover that the once-bustling capital city is eerily silent and abandoned.

Chapter 5 Dogs and Cats
20 pp · Science Fiction
HiloD. J.GinaIzzyPollyrobot dogsrobot Hilorobot D. J.

In "Chapter 5 Dogs and Cats" from Hilo #5, when robot dogs descend on the group, Gina’s desperate need pulls Polly through a dimensional rift. Disguised as an Earth girl, Polly steps in to help, while Hilo and D.J. uncover a city under occupation—silent, abandoned, and strangely devoid of advanced technology.

Chapter 6 In the Dark
32 pp
HiloD.J.GinaIzzyPollyLisaD.J.'s familyHilo robotD.J. robotgovernment agentspeople of Jannus

In "Chapter 6 In the Dark" from Hilo #5, Gina tries to keep things normal during a dinner at D.J.'s—until the robots and Polly’s quirks inevitably spiral out of control, forcing Lisa to confront the truth. Meanwhile, on Jannus, Hilo and D.J. seek refuge in a forgotten lab as government agents close in with escalating urgency.

Chapter 7 Dandy
13 pp · Science Fiction
HiloD. J.people of Jannus

In "Chapter 7 Dandy" from Hilo #5, D.J. tries to help Hilo regain his strength as the people of Jannus beg for his aid, but their plea is cut short when a massive bird snatches D.J. off the ground—sending Hilo sprinting after them into the unknown.

Chapter 8 Permanent Record
16 pp · Science Fiction
GinaIzzyPollyD.J.'s parentsteacherstudentsprincipalHilo robotD.J. robotDr. Horizongovernment agents

In "Chapter 8 Permanent Record" from Hilo #5, Jo and her friends find themselves in deeper trouble at school when a routine incident leads the principal to update their permanent records—unwittingly giving government agents the key they need to track down Hilo. The moment a photo gets uploaded, the stakes shift, and the quiet chaos of school life takes a dangerous turn.

Chapter 9 Bloodmoon and Light
19 pp · Science Fiction
HiloD.J.Dr. Bloodmoon [Constance Bloodmoon]Tamir (in flashback)Razorwark (in flashback)

In "Chapter 9 Bloodmoon and Light" from Hilo #5, Hilo and D.J. follow a giant bird to Dr. Bloodmoon, who reveals a startling truth: Tamir, a visitor from Polly’s world, once gave her an object born of love—something that became the source of Razorwark’s power. The discovery unravels a deeper mystery about origins, connection, and the cost of creation.

Chapter 10 Then Everything Went Wrong
26 pp · Science Fiction
HiloD.J.GinaPollyIzzyHilo robotD.J. robotD.J.'s motherD.J.'s brothers and sistersgovernment agentsDr. BloodmoonJannus government agents (in flashback)Razorwark (in flashback)

In "Chapter 10 Then Everything Went Wrong" from Hilo #5, government agents close in on D.J.'s home, intent on capturing Hilo. As tensions rise, Dr. Bloodmoon reveals the painful truth behind Razorwark’s creation—born from a desire to help, but twisted into a weapon by the Jannus government, leading to a war that left robots exiled in the desert, seeking a new life of their own.

Chapter 11 H
17 pp · Science Fiction
HiloD.J.IzzyGinaPollyD.J.'s motherD.J.'s brothers and sistersrobot D.J.robot Hilogovernment agentsDr. BloodmoonDr. Horizon [Razorwark]

In "Chapter 11 H" from Hilo #5, a tense standoff unfolds when agents arrive to arrest robot Hilo, only to find D.J.'s mother and brothers standing in his defense—believing him to be the real Hilo. As Dr. Bloodmoon reveals the truth—that Hilo was created by her, not Dr. Horizon, and that Horizon is actually the villain Razorwark—Hilo's identity begins to fracture, setting off a chain of revelations that challenge everything he thought he knew.

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Judd Winick
colorist Steve Hamaker
cover pencils, inks Judd Winick

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